https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/CUSTOM-ZONES/m-p/115472#M26189 <BLOCKQUOTE>Paulinahtoo wrote:<BR />is there a tutorial for this? is someone willing to toss out a few pointers? <BR /> <BR /> Here is what I have done and am trying to do... <BR /> <BR /> I have created a custom zone stamp specific to the project. It is based off the Zone Identifier 12 and so has all of its default parameters. <BR /> <BR /> Id like to edit this zone stamp so that I can have only the following choices for their display and scheduling:<BR /> <BR /> Room No. <BR /> Room Name <BR /> Floor Finish <BR /> Base Finish <BR /> Walls N S E W <BR /> Ceiling Finish <BR /> Ceiling Height <BR /> <BR /> - I dont want these to be generated from the model because we often model with generic materials... <BR /> <BR /> - I DO want the choices for Finish materials to be DROP DOWN menus when you edit the schedule... <BR /> <BR /> So when you look at Zone 200 you would look to the column titled Floor Finish and be able to drop down and choose a specific title i.e. "ceramic tile or carpet tile or whatever" <BR /> <BR /> Ive tried the array value under parameters but I dont think that is the way to go?</BLOCKQUOTE> If you want a list of possible choices for a parameter you should use the <FONT color="#001BFF">VALUES </FONT>GDL command in the Parameter Script. Check the GDL Reference Guide for its syntax.<BR /> Her is an example for the VALUES command that is part of almost all object in the standard Library of AC:<BR /> <PRE>VALUES "FM_Type" `Default Objects`, `Default Lamps`, `People`, `Elevators`, `Security and Escapes`, `Stairs`, `Work Spaces`, `Electric Facilities`, `Distribution Panels`, `Measuring Places`, `Lamps`, `HVAC Equipment`, `Sanitation`, `Locks`, `Built-in Wardrobes`, `Furniture`, `Ceilings`, `Floors`, `Outdoor Objects`, `Computers`, `Monitors`, `Software`, `Phones`, `Containers`, `Others` </PRE> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:44:41 GMT Laszlo Nagy 2008-11-12T14:44:41Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/CUSTOM-ZONES/m-p/115471#M26188 <DIV class="actalk-migrated-content"><T>is there a tutorial for this? is someone willing to toss out a few pointers? <BR /> <BR /> Here is what I have done and am trying to do... <BR /> <BR /> I have created a custom zone stamp specific to the project. It is based off the Zone Identifier 12 and so has all of its default parameters. <BR /> <BR /> Id like to edit this zone stamp so that I can have only the following choices for their display and scheduling:<BR /> <BR /> Room No. <BR /> Room Name <BR /> Floor Finish <BR /> Base Finish <BR /> Walls N S E W <BR /> Ceiling Finish <BR /> Ceiling Height <BR /> <BR /> - I dont want these to be generated from the model because we often model with generic materials... <BR /> <BR /> - I DO want the choices for Finish materials to be DROP DOWN menus when you edit the schedule... <BR /> <BR /> So when you look at Zone 200 you would look to the column titled Floor Finish and be able to drop down and choose a specific title i.e. "ceramic tile or carpet tile or whatever" <BR /> <BR /> Ive tried the array value under parameters but I dont think that is the way to go?</T></DIV> Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:35:15 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/CUSTOM-ZONES/m-p/115471#M26188 Anonymous 2008-11-11T21:35:15Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/CUSTOM-ZONES/m-p/115472#M26189 <BLOCKQUOTE>Paulinahtoo wrote:<BR />is there a tutorial for this? is someone willing to toss out a few pointers? <BR /> <BR /> Here is what I have done and am trying to do... <BR /> <BR /> I have created a custom zone stamp specific to the project. It is based off the Zone Identifier 12 and so has all of its default parameters. <BR /> <BR /> Id like to edit this zone stamp so that I can have only the following choices for their display and scheduling:<BR /> <BR /> Room No. <BR /> Room Name <BR /> Floor Finish <BR /> Base Finish <BR /> Walls N S E W <BR /> Ceiling Finish <BR /> Ceiling Height <BR /> <BR /> - I dont want these to be generated from the model because we often model with generic materials... <BR /> <BR /> - I DO want the choices for Finish materials to be DROP DOWN menus when you edit the schedule... <BR /> <BR /> So when you look at Zone 200 you would look to the column titled Floor Finish and be able to drop down and choose a specific title i.e. "ceramic tile or carpet tile or whatever" <BR /> <BR /> Ive tried the array value under parameters but I dont think that is the way to go?</BLOCKQUOTE> If you want a list of possible choices for a parameter you should use the <FONT color="#001BFF">VALUES </FONT>GDL command in the Parameter Script. Check the GDL Reference Guide for its syntax.<BR /> Her is an example for the VALUES command that is part of almost all object in the standard Library of AC:<BR /> <PRE>VALUES "FM_Type" `Default Objects`, `Default Lamps`, `People`, `Elevators`, `Security and Escapes`, `Stairs`, `Work Spaces`, `Electric Facilities`, `Distribution Panels`, `Measuring Places`, `Lamps`, `HVAC Equipment`, `Sanitation`, `Locks`, `Built-in Wardrobes`, `Furniture`, `Ceilings`, `Floors`, `Outdoor Objects`, `Computers`, `Monitors`, `Software`, `Phones`, `Containers`, `Others` </PRE> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:44:41 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/CUSTOM-ZONES/m-p/115472#M26189 Laszlo Nagy 2008-11-12T14:44:41Z